June 19, 2019
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Haughey cleared as police coverup fails Attempts to suppress vital information connected to an alleged “negative culture” at Warkworth police station have failed. A document secured by Mahurangi Matters vindicates former Sergeant Bede Haughey and instead highlights failings in more senior police management based in Orewa. Sgt Haughey was first threatened with transfer to Orewa after allegations of an alleged “negative culture” at Warkworth police and that the local force had “lost the confidence” of the Warkworth community. The allegations emerged in September 2017. Rather than be transferred, Sergeant Haughey took leave until the allegations could be cleared up. He subsequently retired from the police after 19 years service in December 2017, following a mediation hearing. Parties agreed that matters aired at the hearing would remain confidential. At the time, an investigation into the culture at Warkworth police – referred to as a Culture Pulse Check – was conducted by Stacey Scott, a human resources advisor from the Waikato police district. Ms Scott spent several days at the continued page 2
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localmatters.co.nz Chestnut farm in court The Overseas Investment Office (OIO) has entered into a settlement agreement with the owners of 185 Sandspit Road, Warkworth, and a penalty hearing is set down in the High Court for July 4. The 80ha property, known as the chestnut farm, was bought by Hong Kong based investors in 2012 for $4.48 million, without OIO consent. As a result, the owners were forced to sell the land last year and made a $6 million profit on the sale. It is understood the hearing will determine issues such as penalties and tax implications. WWW.RDCONSTRUCTION.CO.NZ
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